San Basilio
40.297° N, 16.782° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
San Basilio, within Pisticci (the province of Matera, Basilicata), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (117°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 94 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 87 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 72 | 22°C |
Where is San Basilio
San Basilio is located in the municipality of Pisticci, in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.29684, 16.78159.
As the crow flies: 22 km from the centre of Pisticci, 44 km from the provincial capital Matera.
Winds and shelter at San Basilio
With the coast facing southeast (117°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about San Basilio
Can you swim at San Basilio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Basilio is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 22°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is San Basilio?
Pisticci (MT), Basilicata, 44 km as the crow flies from Matera.
Which wind is San Basilio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at San Basilio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).